8 People Arrested In Violent Drug Trafficking Crimes In Berks County, Authorities Say

READING, Pa (CBS) — Authorities in Berks County announced the arrest of eight people involved in what officials are calling the most violent drug trafficking crimes they’ve ever seen in the county.

“This past year, frankly, has been hard on this area. In 2018, Berks County had the highest homicide rate that it has encountered in over a decade. This group is alleged to have a big role in these homicide numbers going up,” said U.S. Attorney William McSwain.